Atresmedia topped the box office in 2024, which has been a muted year for Spanish cinema.

2024 hasn’t been the best year for Spanish cinema, although there is plenty to celebrate. Of the 477 million euros collected in cinemas nationwide (5% less than in 2023), 86 million corresponds to Spanish production.. This represents an increase of almost 2 points compared to last year. about 14 million viewers. The public decided to go see some more national films. They do it for a year in which again Atresmedia was the undisputed king of the box office.

The company tops the Spanish cinema box office for the sixth year in a row. more than 50% market share. The extraordinary figures mean that five of the ten highest-grossing Spanish films are his. Moreover, their productions completely occupy the top three thanks to Father, there is only one 4, Infiltrator And Buffalo Kids.

Comedy Santiago Segura again in the lead, adding an impressive more than 12 million euros. In fact, it is the only Spanish film to exceed 2 million viewers in 2024. They’ll be watching more in 2025 as its fifth installment hits theaters. Next on the list, Infiltratorgrossed almost 8 million euros and established itself as the biggest phenomenon of the year in Spanish cinema. She is supported by 13 Goya Award nominations. Regarding Buffalo Kidsis the highest-grossing animated film in Spain for the entire year, exceeding 5 million euros.

But in addition to its tireless work at the box office, Atresmedia can boast of a triumphant awards season in 2024. 32 nominations for the Goya Prize, 13 nominations for the Feroz Prize and 15 nominations for the Gaudí Prize, to which we must add the 3 Forqué Awards already won. TO Infiltrator And Buffalo Kids brings together the leading films of Spanish cinema in 2024, such as Frame, House on fire or Dragon Keeper.

2024, a year of ups and downs

Without a doubt, Atresmedia has become the driving force of Spanish cinema in 2024. The year was marked by very irregular collections. In the first six months of the year, box office receipts barely brought in the sum of 22 million euros. It was the second half of the year when Spanish productions returned and stayed the course, reaching 86 million. Anyway, The figures are still a long way from 94 million euros and 16 million viewers.last year before the debacle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yes, we should celebrate the fact that more than 20 Spanish films have grossed over a million euros, something that hasn’t happened since 2018. Looking ahead to 2025, the goal that Spanish cinema is aiming for is try to break the 90 million euro barrier which resisted after the coronavirus and the exodus of audiences from theaters. It’s a tall order, but it will bring hope back to all those “middle-of-the-road” productions that bring life and variety to theaters beyond the big Hollywood blockbusters.